Sunday, May 13, 2012

CCUMC News and Notes for 5-13-12

*Happy Mother’s Day!!

*Stepping Up to the Challenge
- We’ve been challenged to take at least 4 cleaning bucket kits to Annual Conference this year (June 20th - 23rd). These will be sent to the UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City for use in all kinds of disaster situations. Will you pitch in? Sign up on the clip-boards circulating.

*Let’s Go to Camp!  Last year, our Board of Administration & Trustees made a commitment to support our children and youth who were interested in attending camps, conferences, and other wider opportunities that would nurture spiritual growth.  To that end, we will be taking a special offering next Sunday, May 20th to fund CCUMC’s “Camping Fund.”  You are invited to be generous!

*Looking Ahead to June - please take a moment to sign up to participate in the LMUMC Food Pantry Ministry Saturday, June 9th. This is a meaningful way to "make love real"!

*Join the Pentecost Joint Choir - Will you lend your voice to welcoming the Holy Spirit on Pentecost as well as celebrating the church's 125th year? Singers of all skill levels are invited to be a part of the joint choir. Practices will be held on two Saturdays, May 19th (9:30 a.m.) and May 26th (10:00 a.m.) Please connect with Aeri or Pastor Emily for questions and to RSVP.

*Looking Back. Reaching Forward: Be, See, Do! We are kicking off our 125th anniversary celebrations on Sunday, May 27th. The festivities will begin with a joint worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception. You are encouraged to reach outward - to family, friends, past members, new neighbors - and invite them to catch a glimpse of what all God has been doing...and is doing at CCUMC.

*Summer Adventure in Faith Invites YOU! Yes, YOU!
The summer is fast approaching and we are inviting the congregation to get involved in this important outreach, seed-planting ministry. Pitch in by being a presence, preparing snacks, leading a small group, helping with crafts and so much more. Please connect with Pastor Emily today to learn more.